Powerful stories heard at Inquiry into Newstart
Posted on: Fri 18 Oct 2019
The Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs has held a hearing in Sydney for its Inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments.
Submissions from organisations and individuals from all around Australia were received, echoing the inadequacy of living on $275 a week.
Pas Forgione from ACOSS describes what happened at the hearing and the powerful testimonies Senators heard from those living on Newstart.
Produced by Lisa Burns
Image supplied and approved for use by ACOSS
